![]() You know that feeling: ‘I wish I could read a story about this idea.’ Scouring through bookstores, Ao3 and libraries only reveals that it doesn’t exist, and the only way for it to do so is for you to write it. Let me tell you, this book is drawn out of my wildest dreams and everything about it, from its concept, writing, plot and quality, is out of this world. One of them was Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor by Xiran Jay Zhao. As I was separated from my video games, I had time to sit down and read a few books. This winter holiday, my plane to Brisbane was cancelled, and I was stuck in Melbourne for a two-day layover rather than the original hour and a half. ![]() They haven’t been passed down long enough to take spiritual form, but if they last another few centuries, I reckon I’ll be playing mahjong with Bruce Wayne on the same ethereal table as George Washington. Perfect for when you’re in the mood for: an introduction to Chinese history, culture and legends, much like PJO was for Greek myths, or just a fun contemporary fantasy involving kids with superpowers Superheroes are just American myth. ![]() ![]() ![]() Content warnings: Islamophobia, racism, death Genre: Middle Grade / Contemporary Fantasy ![]()
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